NFC Wild-Card: Atlanta (11-5) Vs. Arizona (9-7)

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 -- This game has the Arizona Cardinals, the best team in the NFC West, hosting the soccer jerseys NFC South Atlanta Falcons. Although Arizona, a Wild-Card club, is favored in soccer jerseys this playoff game, either team can win this one.
Team Stats


Atlanta’s defense is tough. They allowed 20 PPG. The best part of their “D” is their ability to stop the run. The Atlanta offense is run-centered and put a total of NFL jerseys
24.4 PPG on the scoreboard. They gained an average of 152.7 YPG on the rush.



Arizona’s defense is relatively porous. They gave up 27 PPG. Their secondary is ineffective. The offense, which is pass oriented, averaged a total of NFL jerseys
26.7 PPG. Their passing attack was good for 292.1 YPG, while their ground attack averaged just 73.6 YPG.
Personnel
Rookie quarterback Matt NFL jerseys Ryan runs Atlanta’s offense. Ryan completed 61.1% of his passes for 16 TDs and 11 INTs. Wideout Roddy White has 1,382 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Michael Turner gained 1,699 yards and crossed the goal line 17 times.

Veteran quarterback Kurt Warner amassed 4,583 passing yards and threw 30 touchdown passes for the Cards. His favorite targets are Anquan Boldin, who’s been injured, and Ugg Boots
Larry Fitzgerald. Both have 1,000-plus receiving yards and a total of 23 touchdowns. Running back Edgerrin James has been injured and ineffective.
Keys to the Game
Atlanta



The Atlanta Falcons have to establish the running game and utilize it fully.

Ryan has to play beyond his years.

The Atlanta defense has Cheap Ugg Boots to pressure Warner.

Arizona

Warner’s line has to protect him.

The team needs to pass, pass and pass.

The Cardinal defense must find a way to stop the run.
Ryan and the Playoffs
The Falcons have a sound QB calling signals, a fine running game and an excellent defense. Unlike 20 other teams in the NFL, Atlanta and Ryan are in the 2008- 2009 playoffs.